Tennessee § 56-7-135 - Rebuttable presumption.
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§ 56-7-135. Rebuttable presumption.
The signature of an applicant for or party to an insurance contract on an application, amendment, or other document stating the type, amount, or terms and conditions of coverage, shall create a rebuttable presumption that the statements provided by the person bind all insureds under the contract and that the person signing such document has read, understands, and accepts the contents of such document. The payment of premium for an insurance contract, or amendment thereto, by an insured shall create a rebuttable presumption that the coverage provided has been accepted by all insureds under the contract. Acts 2012, ch. 913, § 1. Law Reviews. Less Protection: Revisions Narrow Scope of Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (James M. Davis), 49 Tenn. B.J. 12 (2013).
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 56-7-135 cover?
Section 56-7-135 ("Rebuttable presumption.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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